Grandfather's Clock

c. 1936

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a grand grandfather clock with intricate details and patterns. The clock face features Roman numerals and elaborate clock hands. The color scheme is neutral with black, white, and gray tones. The clock is positioned at the center of a light backdrop, with its base at the lower center and the top extending upward. The name "Ernest Tower ~ Jr" is located in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 89"high; 19 1/4"wide; 9 3/4"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4837

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: ERNEST TOWERS - JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559644

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